Banana-cinnamon French Toast

The perfect late morning breakfast? Banana-cinnamon french toast and a BIG cup of coffee. Mmmm.

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No longer dreaming.

I’m no longer dreaming of spring…it’s here! More like summer, actually. When was the last time I was laying in the sun in my bikini on March 18th? Sounds more like June to me.

But who’s complaining? In the spirit of summer spring, here are some images to feast your eyes on.

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Dreaming of Spring

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Apartment Envy

would be an understatement.

I was up late last night searching for the perfect 1 bedroom apartment… just so someday I can turn it into this.

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It might be a stretch, but who says I can't be inspired?
A girl can dream.

If I had one wish

If I had ONE wish right now…it would be to have all the world’s freshest and most delicious ingredients at my fingertips for cooking.

If that were the case, I’d snap my fingers right now for some mushrooms, bell peppers, coconut milk, yellow curry, jasmine rice, tofu and jumbo shrimp…and I’d be on my way back to my apartment to cook up the perfect lunch. If only it were that easy.

Thank you, Pinterest, for inspiring me.

Scrambled tofu with peas, onions and curry.

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V-day crafting

Valentine or no Valentine…they’re still fun to make! I spent the majority of my Saturday night making sure at least 12 people in my life would feel special tomorrow…

A good craft session with a good friend (not to mention a really delicious dinner) might just make up for my lack of “Valentine” this year. Friends > valentines, anyway.

😉

Cupcake

S’mores cupcake for breakfast? Yes, please.

One delicious, ooey gooey, marshmallow-licious cupcake from the one and only CUPCAKE in St. Paul accompanied by an out-of-this world honey-vanilla latte is the perfect way to start the day.

What could make it any better?

Oh, that’s right, good company. There’s nothing like a decadent “breakfast” with a good girlfriend! I think making this a weekly occurence would increase my serotonin levels and decrease my stress level by something like 50%.

…and I’ll just amp up the hot yoga by one class a week 🙂

Pumpkin Oats

For the first time, I tried making pumpkin oats. On my computer is the photo I went by…picture perfect, huh?

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• drizzle of honey
• dollop of natural creamy peanut butter

How-To

1. In a microwave safe bowl, stir the oats and water together.
2. Microwave for 1 1/2 – 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the pumpkin and cinnamon.
4. Top with honey and peanut butter.

Servings: 1

Original recipe from:

http://chocolateandcarrots.com/2011/10/pumpkin-oats

70.

This is my grandma – one of the most remarkable women I know. Today is her 70th birthday, and although I’ve only known her for 20 of those 70 years, she has taught me at least 70 years worth of wisdom!

I love you, Grandma. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Feeling crafty

Valentines candle holders (made with Aurora Zosel). Thanks, Pinterest!